Clinical Negligence

Christopher Melton KC regularly handles major cerebral palsy cases alongside wrongful birth and spinal injury claims, as well as claims which address complex mental health issues. He has been instructed in a number of multiparty claims, including those arising out of sexual abuse by medical practitioners and abuse in care homes. He has earned an impressive reputation for his experience in high-profile inquiries or cases that test novel points of law before the Supreme Court.

"Christopher is very experienced, very affable with clients and very good at negotiation. He is an all around good performer who goes the extra mile and offers clever advocacy."

"Christopher is a calm and pragmatic counsel who can be tough when necessary. He is excellent on complex cases."

Darrel Crilley is well regarded by counsel and solicitors for his work on a range of clinical negligence matters, acting exclusively on behalf of claimants. He has acted in complex spinal cord injury claims and is well versed in cases involving the misdiagnosis of cancer.

"Darrel is fantastic with clients. He is approachable, reliable and always provides excellent advice."

Darryl Allen KC is noted for his expertise in cases concerning brain and spinal injury, and is able to advise on catastrophic and fatal cases. He has extensive experience handling claims alleging delayed diagnosis, surgical negligence and other failings.

"Darryl is unbelievably detailed and wonderfully thorough. He is an absolute master of cross-examination and provides just top-notch advocacy. He has mind-blowing command of the case and details."

"Darryl is an impressive counsel, skilled and knowledgeable, with a wealth of relevant experience, an abundant supply of precedent and a vibrant sense of humour."

"Darryl is superb. He is fantastic with experts and clients and able to cut through to the critical issues in the case. He is a joy to work with."

"Darryl is an excellent barrister who always impresses in conference."

James Rowley KC is well known as a leading expert on quantum issues in high-value brain injury cases. He frequently represents child claimants at all stages of complex clinical negligence cases arising from negligence at birth. He has further proven strength in delayed diagnosis of cancer and meningitis cases.

"James is phenomenal. The guy is a walking encyclopaedia on case law. He never says a word that is not relevant to advancing his case and operates on another level."

"James is a true master of clinical negligence law."

Sally Hatfield KC is among the most popular silks for child brain injury and fatal cases that require sensitive handling of clients. She has a broad practice that includes highly complex secondary psychiatric harm cases, claims arising from the delayed diagnosis of spinal injuries or cancers, and birth injury cases, including those relating to cerebral palsy. She is also well equipped to take on cases where compensation is sought for injury or disease sustained by the mother in childbirth.

"Sally is at the top of her game. She is a leader in catastrophic injury: astute, master of her brief, practical and compassionate."

"Sally is tactically very good, very good with clients and an excellent advocate."

"Sally is exceptionally good with clients, hugely experienced and a wonderful communicator. Her service is unsurpassed, she's easy to work with and always wonderfully prepared."

"Sally is always thoroughly prepared, her client care is excellent and her analysis of cases is very thorough."

"Sally is an exceptional barrister. She has it all - empathy with clients and attention to detail. She is also an excellent advocate and easy to deal with, which makes the life of a solicitor easier."

Winston Hunter KC has a broad personal injury practice that often crosses over into the clinical negligence sphere. His wide-ranging expertise encompasses wrongful birth claims and complex failure of diagnosis and treatment cases.

"Winston's expertise and seniority is super helpful on the most complex cases. He is very patient, forward-thinking and can think outside the box. He is also lovely with clients."

"He is clever, thorough and approachable."

Jason Wells is a talented junior barrister with experience handling brain injury cases, as well as amputations and fatalities. His background as an NHS surgeon helps inform his practice when dealing with medically complex clinical negligence cases. He demonstrates a good command of issues such as delayed diagnosis.

"Jason is thorough and provides reasonable and clear advice."

"Jason always provides excellent and sound advice. He is helpful and thoughtful, with a real attention to detail."

"Jason's ability to decipher issues pertaining to breach of duty and causation is unrivalled."

"Jason is very thorough and detailed. He is a former surgeon so that helps with understanding where medical folks are coming from."

Mary Ruck KC is a hugely popular choice for highly complex fatal delayed diagnosis, spinal injury and gynaecology cases. She has notable experience in birth-related brain injury cases.

"Mary is very technical and has good attention to detail. She is great at getting to the crux of issues and working with difficult experts."

"Mary has always been prepared to e-mail and discuss issues and her insights into the issues in the cases she has been involved in have been impressive."

"Mary is well-prepared and gets to the nub of the matter quickly."

Rhiannon Jones KC boasts a strong clinical negligence practice. She is often involved in matters relating to delayed diagnoses and failure to treat. She also handles cases of surgical negligence.

"Rhiannon provides practical, pragmatic advice and responds promptly. She is easy to deal with, empathetic and down to earth which makes her popular with clients and solicitors."

Stephen McNamara has particular expertise in psychiatric harm cases and claims brought under the Human Rights Act 1998, alongside a broader practice that includes complex spinal cases and failure to diagnose claims. His experience extends to claims relating to lifelong disabilities as a result of clinical negligence. He has acted in cases before the Court of Appeal.

"Stephen has invaluable trial experience and is extremely detailed and thorough on the evidence. He finds ways through thorny issues with a pragmatic approach but can put his foot down when necessary."

"Stephen's analytical skills and attention to detail are second to none and he always provides clients with an excellent service."

"Steven is very thorough and good with experts."